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BV02 LJJ

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,253 mi
Last recorded96,253 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 LJJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 96,253 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 93,462 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 93,460 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 97,699 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 88,101 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 88,055 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 84,746 miles

O/s inner sill corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2012 81,769 miles

O/s inner sill corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2011 78,118 miles

O/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 5 Apr 2011 78,117 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

O/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 May 2010 75,767 miles

unable to inspect n/s/r seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2008 67,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S REAR SIDE WALL TYRE ATTENTION SOON

Pass 14 Dec 2007 61,771 miles

o/S REAR TYRE SMALL CRACK SIDE WALLS ATTETION SOON

Pass 12 Dec 2006 55,880 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 55,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 49,649 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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BV02 LJJ is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 78,545 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV02 LJJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BV02 LJJ is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is BV02 LJJ safe to buy?

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